Third POV

Volturi Castle, Volterra

Bella was fitting well in her new vampire lifestyle. Right now, Jane was leading Bella to a fitting room. Bella was not sure by the purpose of this room but Aro had promised her that Athenodora would be there when she reaches.

Jane turned yet again, Bella following her. At last, Jane opened a mahogany door on the left, gesturing Bella to enter the room. Bella walked in, taking every single detail of the room in.

The intricate carvings on the pillars, the red curtains hanging on the windows, keeping the sunlight outside. Athenodora stood beside a lady. Her eyes were crimson, indicating her vampirism.

Her brown hair, long, braided into a French braid. The Volturi necklace hung around her neck. The black shirt, pant and jacket contrasted against her pale skin. Her lips full, sitting in a straight line.

"Bella, meet Corin. She is my personal guard," Athenodora introduced the vampire to Bella. "Nice to meet you," Bella said, politely with a nod. "It's my pleasure to meet you, Mistress Isabella," Corin greeted formally with a bow.

"Please-" "Call her Bella," Athenodora interrupted Bella by completing her sentence. Athenodora smiled at Bella, which was reciprocated. "I..." Corin wasn't sure if she should really use nicknames for Bella.

"It's alright if you are hesitant to call me Bella," Bella said. "Thank you for understanding, Mistress," Cornin said, bowing slightly to show her gratitude. Bella nodded back while turning to look at Athenodora.

"So... why did you call me?" Bella asked. Athenodora squealed slightly. "I called you for measurements, so we can get the dress altered for you for the masquerade," Athenodora informed her.

"Okay," Bella reacted. "Who is going to take the measurements?" She asked. "There is a dress designer nearby the palace who make my clothes, I guessed you will like to have a try," Athenodora shrugged.

"Sure, and thanks," Bella said, letting a smile grace her lips. She was feeling happy here. She felt like this was her home, the best place in her life where she was not judged.

The door opened and a middle-aged lady with red, curly hair and green eyes entered the room. Her red hair tied in a ponytail. She was wearing a white shirt and black skirt. A measuring tape in her left hand and a notepad and pencil in her right hand.

Bella was glad she had feasted in the morning or it would have been overwhelming for her. Bella didn't notice the smile Athenodora gave her. Athenodora was pleased by the fact that Bella could keep herself in control.

This new discovery of Athenodora meant that she and Bella can go to shopping someday in the evening when the sun is down or Volterra is facing a cloudy day.

"Shall we start the measurements, Mrs. Volturi?" The lady asked Athenodora. "You can call me Dora since we have a better person who will be known by that name; and yes, we can start."

Everyone understood what Athenodora meant. It was a clear message to all that "the better person" is Bella since Aro is the "king" and Bella is his mate. Once Bella and Aro are married, Bella will be the queen, thus, making her Mrs. Volturi.